Kapalua Vacation Rentals

Kapalua, roughly translating into 'arms embracing the sea', is best known for Kapalua Resort. Spread over 23,000 acres, it is dotted with golf courses, boutiques and award-winning restaurants.

Set on the second-largest Hawaiian island of Maui, Kapalua offers fine views of the islands of Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. Accessible via the Kapalua-West Maui Airport (JHM), it offers a number of oceanfront villas, so you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

Hawaiian delights

For delicious cuisine accompanied by lively music and dancing, look no further than the options at Kapalua Resort. Pineapple Grill hosts outdoor jazz sessions under the flaming tiki torches, while Merriman's boasts island music on weekends.

Karaoke is best enjoyed at Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar which serves terrific raw octopus, garlic prawns and crispy calamari. Honolua Store is a great place to pick up a picnic lunch of golden fried chicken or their iconic "Honolua Burger".

Family fun

Let the kids fly across the ravines of the West Maui Mountains on a zip-lining adventure. Hiking trails abound in Kapalua too - choose from the Mahana Ridge Trail which connects to the Kapalua Resort, the Village Walking Trails or the Coastal Trail set on the ocean's edge.

Kids of all ages will love exploring the shore by snorkelling, while the Maui Ocean Center is a great place to learn about the secrets of the deep through fun and informative exhibits.

Excursions and day trips

Set off on a golfing expedition to Maui's dramatic golf courses designed by luminaries Ben Crenshaw and Arnold Palmer. The Kapalua Resort's two golf courses, The Plantation Course and The Bay Course, enchant with their exceptional mountain and ocean views.

A day trip to Maui's towns of Kihei and historic Lahaina is highly recommended. Both are popular starting points for whale-watching excursions. With three powdery white-sand beaches and five bays, Kapalua is a dream destination for sun, sand and surf lovers.

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